A General Review of Helicopter Rotor Hub Drag Data

Author: Sheehy Thomas W.  

Publisher: AHS International

ISSN: 2161-6027

Source: Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol.22, Iss.2, 1977-04, pp. : 2-10

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Abstract

A data review has been conducted to identify parameters affecting the contribution of the rotor hub to the total drag of the aircraft. Significant results of the review are presented and recommendations are given relevant to the design of helicopter hub/pylon configurations.